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| Nazi Hunter Awarded British Knighthood |
| 2004-06-20 |
| (This act by the Crown is long over due to Sir Wiesenthal.) Britain has awarded an honorary knighthood to Nazi-hunter Simon Wiesenthal in recognition of a "lifetime of service to humanity," the British Foreign Office said. Wiesenthal, 95, survived incarceration in Nazi prison camps in eastern Europe during World War II and has since dedicated his life to bringing those responsible for the Holocaust to justice. He is perhaps best known for his role in tracking Adolf Eichmann, the one-time SS leader. Eichmann was found in Argentina, abducted by Israeli agents in 1960, tried and hanged for crimes committed against the Jews. The knighthood, awarded Friday, also recognized the work of the Los Angeles-based Simon Wiesenthal Center, which was founded in 1977 to promote remembrance of the Holocaust and the defense of human rights. Because he is not a British citizen, Wiesenthal cannot use "Sir" in front of his name, but he can put the letters KBE after his name. The initials stand for Knight Commander of the British Empire. On the Net: Simon Wiesenthal Center: http://www.wiesenthal.com |
| Posted by:Mark Espinola |